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Amazonite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Fibrolite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.14-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Amazonite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Fibrolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Amazonite and Fibrolite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.

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